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Tony Mordente dead at 88: Original West Side Story actor on stage and 1961 film passes away five months after ex-wife Chita Rivera


Actor and choreographer Tony Mordente has died aged 88.

The performer - famed for starring as A-Rab in the original musical version of West Side Story and Jet Action in the 1961 film - passed away on Tuesday in Henderson, Nevada, his family confirmed. West Side Story icon Tony Mordente (end right) has died aged 88 - he played Jet Action in the 1961 film The performer - passed away on Tuesday in Henderson, Nevada , his family confirmed - he is pictured with ex-wife and Anita star Chita Rivera and their daughter Lisa in 2007

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